Sunday, September 27, 2009

This was a really interesting job for a client who is expecting twins. She wanted a tree painted above the cribs in 3 shades of brown to match some of the tones in the crib bedding. This tree is to be the back drop for hand painted wooden letters that she plans to hang from the branches with the twin's names. I of course don't have any pictures yet of that, because the names are a secret from their friends and family. I thought it was neat because I am the only one who knows the names. They have sworn me to secrecy. :)

Here are pictures of the tree mural painting from start to finish . If you are interested in the complete How To Instructions. I have posted them on my Nursery Murals and More blog. Click here.

This nursery tree mural only took me a few hours to complete. The client was pleased. I can't wait to see it with those adorable letters hanging from the branches. But we will have to wait until the babies are born. :)

About the Artist

My name is Dawn Papandrea-Khan. I am an artist and decorative painter out of Putnam County & Westchester County, NY. I am also a wife and mother of 2 small children (ages 2 & 3). I have to say that I am definitely living my dream. I have always loved to paint and draw. I grew up in a family of artists, so I had many opportunities to watch others be creative. This has been such a wonderful outlet for me to express my passion for art and design.

I started out teaching Elementary Art Classes for the Yorktown Christian Academy2nd through 8th graders for over 3 years. I taught Decorative Painting Classes for the Putnam Arts Council located in Mahopac, NY. I also studied and worked with listed artist and muralist Nicholas Berger.

I started Surfaces with Paint in 2001. Since then, I have worked closely with local homeowners and business owners alike in designing the spaces that best suit their wants and needs. What is different about hiring me as opposed to another painting company, is that I am not just a painter, I am an artist. I do all the work myself from start to finish. I am a very detailed and particular person. I am a perfectionist and I do not settle for less than that. My top priority is to make the customer as happy as they can be.